NEWBERRY COLLEGE
2100 College Street, Newberry, SC 29108 www.newberry.edu

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Organizations Filed Purposes: Newberry College challenges and nurtures students for lifetimes of service and leadership through intellectual transformation, social development, a culture of physical well-being, and spiritual growth by providing a Christian education in the Lutheran tradition.

Provide undergraduate education for approximately 1,000 students.

InstructionNewberry College has a rich tradition of providing personal attention, challenging academic programs, and a close-knit community that welcomes everyone. We combine our strong liberal arts foundation with specialized professional degree programs to prepare students such as you for successful futures. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society.Intellectual DevelopmentStudents will acquire, develop, and demonstrate:-knowledge of the arts, sciences, and humanities as ways of understanding the world and our place in it.-effective oral and written communication skills.-critical thinking and quantitative analytical skills necessary for interpreting information and solving problems in a 21st-century global society.-proficiency in information literacy.Personal DevelopmentStudents will acquire, develop, and demonstrate:-the ability to work with others as leaders or as members of a team to accomplish common goals in a diverse society.-an understanding of the heritage of the Christian faith and its contribution to humane problem solving in the evolving global community.-moral reasoning skills essential for making life choices that balance personal freedoms and societal responsibilities.-the knowledge, attitudes, and habits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle.Meaningful VocationStudents will acquire, develop, and demonstrate:-knowledge of the history, methods of inquiry, and current intellectual claims of a chosen specific discipline or interdisciplinary area of study.-knowledge and skills that foster life-long personal growth and professional development in their vocational pursuits.Engaged Citizenship in a Global SocietyStudents will acquire, develop, and demonstrate:-the values necessary for effective citizenship.-the skills and historical knowledge to think critically about complex national and global issues.-the qualities of personal and social responsibility necessary to sustain and deepen democracy.NOTEWORTHY:NEWBERRY COLLEGE WELCOMES CRIMINAL JUSTICE, SOCIOLOGY HONOR SOCIETIESJuly 16, 2019NEWBERRY Newberry College has announced the addition of two new national academic honor societies Alpha Phi Sigma, for criminal justice students, and Alpha Kappa Delta, for sociology. The announcement comes after the respective field-specific organizations inducted their charter members earlier this year.LESAINE NAMED AMONG BLACK PAGES' TOP 20 UNDER 40July 24, 2019COLUMBIA, S.C. Dr. John Lesaine'07, assistant dean for student success and persistence at Newberry College, has been honored by the South Carolina Black Pages as one of its Top 20 Under 40.NEWBERRY COLLEGE NURSING ENTERS NEW ERAOctober 16, 2019NEWBERRY --The Newberry College Department of Nursing is advancing into a new era of growth and innovation, following a series of significant achievements over the past year.This elevation in the reputation and status of the program comes on the heels of a congratulatory meeting with the South Carolina Board of Nursing, a highly successful departmental Open House, celebration of the program's 10th anniversary and a swell of student interest in the growing program."I'm really excited about where we're headed as a program," said Dr. Susan Ludwick, chair of the Department of Nursing. "We enjoyed a great meeting with the state board of nursing recently. After reviewing how our average NCLEX-RN exam first-time pass rate has risen to 95 percent over the past year, above the state average, along with some of the changes we've made program-wide, I know we're on the edge of something great."NEWBERRY COLLEGE NURSING GRADS ACHIEVE 100% FIRST-TIME PASS RATE ON LICENSURE EXAMMarch 24, 2020NEWBERRY--Newberry College's entire class of December 2019 nursing graduates has passed the NCLEX-RN nursing licensure exam the first time. This is Newberry's third 100% first-time pass rate since May 2018.NEWBERRY STUDENTS EARN HIGH ACCOLADES AT SPEECH & THEATRE COMPETITIONFebruary 24, 2020LANCASTER, S.C.--Students representing Newberry College's speech and theatre programs participated in the South Carolina Speech and Theatre Association's annual State College Festival Competition, taking home individual trophies in multiple categories.The event was held Feb. 15 at the University of South Carolina at Lancaster.

Student ServicesAt Newberry College, learning takes place both inside and outside the classroom. No matter where you are -- on-campus, in-town, or off-the-beaten path, you'll exchange ideas and build relationships with faculty, students, and community members alike. You'll discover the "classroom" extends far beyond ivy-covered walls to the greater Newberry community, region, and world. Live, learn, play, and get a whole life education at Newberry. The Office of Residence Life encourages community and individual growth through effective residential programming and community involvement. We strive to create an environment that you call home and a community that feels like a family. We believe this residential culture is imperative to our mission and an important part of your learning process. We support you by providing everything you need to be successful including academic assistance, career guidance, health care, development, community service involvement, and academic excellence. Greek organizations are governed by their respective councils; IFC, NPC, and NPHC.NOTEWORTHY:ROUSE RECEIVES CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARDJuly 3, 2019COLUMBIA, S.C. Newberry College Dean of Students Dr. Sandra Rouse has been honored by Columbia College with its 2019 Career Achievement Award, given "to an alumna who has distinguished herself and Columbia College by outstanding accomplishments in her career field." She received the award as part of the school's Alumnae Weekend.NEWBERRY COLLEGE WELCOMES NEW ESPORTS COACHJuly 8, 2019NEWBERRY Newberry College has announced Terrence Knock will lead its newly-minted competitive gaming program, also known as esports. Knock, an Air Force captain and officer-in-charge of esports and fitness evaluations for the U.S. Air Force Academy, will begin with the 2019-2020 season.NEWBERRY MEN'S GOLF NAMED ACADEMIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSby Randall Stewart, Director of Athletic Communications- July 17, 2019NORMAN, Okla. The Newberry College Men's Golf team has been honored as the Academic National Champion by the Golf Coaches Association of America for achieving the highest team GPA of any two- or four-year institution in the nation.NEWBERRY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES FIRST 56 INITIATIVEAugust 5, 2019NEWBERRY --Newberry College has announced the return of its First 56 initiative to welcome, educate and engage students in campus life.The initiative, now in its second year, features at least one event each of the first 56 days of fall semester, beginning Aug. 15. The program takes its name from 1856, the year the college was founded.NEWBERRY COLLEGE AMONG REGION'S BESTSeptember 9, 2019NEWBERRY --Newberry College is among the South's most affordable institutions, and one of the best colleges in the region, according to a review released today by U.S. News & World Report.Newberry appeared on the following 2020 rankings lists:Best Value Schools Regional Colleges South (No. 6)Best Regional Colleges South (No. 16)Best Value SchoolsFor the fourth year in a row, Newberry remained among the top 10 for best value in the southeast.NEWBERRY RANKS AMONG BEST SOUTHERN INSTITUTIONSAugust 19, 2019NEWBERRY --Newberry College is among the best colleges in the southeast, according to an annual report by College Consensus.Newberry was named sixth out of 44 southern colleges and universities, ranking highest among South Carolina colleges and surpassing last year's No. 10 designation.NEWBERRY NO. 1 IN SOCIAL MOBILITY, LEADS IN ETHNIC DIVERSITYSeptember 11, 2019NEWBERRY --Newberry College is best in the South for social mobility and a regional leader in ethnic diversity, according to a recent review by U.S. News & World Report.NEWBERRY COLLEGE AMONG SOUTH CAROLINA'S BEST COLLEGES FOR JOBSOctober 23, 2019NEWBERRY --Newberry College has been named one of the best colleges in South Carolina for getting a job, according to a recent report by Zippia.The career resource website ranked employment levels of graduates from 31 South Carolina four-year institutions, and Newberry clinched the No. 8 spot on the list.THREE NEWBERRY COLLEGE ALUMNI TO BE INDUCTED INTO EDUCATOR HALL OF FAMEApril 6, 2020COLUMBIA, S.C.--All three of this year's South Carolina Educator Hall of Fame inductees are Newberry College alumni. Dr. Chester Floyd, Dr. John Hudgens and the late Dr. Charlie Williams will be honored with this distinction by the South Carolina Foundation for Educational Leadership for their service to public education.NEWBERRY COLLEGE ESPORTS EXPANDS PLAYING FIELDApril 22, 2020NEWBERRY--Newberry College's up-and-coming esports program has announced an expanded slate of competitive title offerings.Coordinator and head coach Terrence Knock said "Fortnite and "Madden" will be available for intercollegiate play beginning with the fall 2020 semester. The titles join "League of Legends and "Overwatch" to meet the interests and existing skills of current and prospective students.NEWBERRY COLLEGE TO RENEW TUITION PROMISEMarch 30, 2020NEWBERRY--The Newberry College Board of Trustees has voted to renew the college's Tuition Promise, a program which freezes tuition for incoming freshmen for their four years at Newberry. The measure passed unanimously."The program is something that makes sense and seems to resonate with students and parents, and it takes the issue of unpredictable tuition costs out of the equation," said Rob Best, a 1971 graduate and chair of the Board of Trustees. "You really have to look at not just one year of college, but four years, and when new students and families come to Newberry, they know their tuition rate is locked in for their college career."The board enacted the program in 2019, freezing tuition rates for the incoming class of 2023, as well as transfer students. With positive feedback, the college decided to renew the program as a vital part of its focus on accessibility and affordability.

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